We had heard whispers earlier in the week that Kaner's absence from practice might have had a more mischievous, alcoholic origin. And sure enough, photos emerge of Kane at a bar, wearing a Yankees cap and posing with women. The reader who sent them to us says they were taken late Sunday, after the Blackhawks returned from Phoenix.

At this point someone just needs to start a "Drunk Patrick Kane Next To Women" Tumblr. Lord knows there are enoughphotosoutthere.

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UPDATE:
As soon as these went up, we heard from another person who partied with PK on Sunday and sent along this photo. According to the tipster, Kane was drinking Sambuca and buying Jägermeister shots for folks. At this point, we'd like to ask anyone who didn't
drink with Patrick Kane this weekend to let us know.